Mardi Gras in the Canal District

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Earn your beads in the Canal District this Fat Tuesday on February 12, 2013. The Mardi Gras celebration, Carnaval de Canal, will take over area bars and streets and sidewalks.

Posted by&nbsp;Brittany Durgin

Earn your beads in the Canal District this Fat Tuesday on February 12, 2013. The Mardi Gras celebration, Carnaval de Canal, will take over area bars and streets and sidewalks.

Magic Hat Brewing Company is a major sponsor of the event this year.

New this year is a photo contest that encourages Carnaval de Canal-goers to upload their photos from the night to the event Facebook page between Feb. 12-15. Voting happens Feb. 16-25, those whose photos are the three most liked will receive a gift certificate to Canal District restaurants and venues.